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El Al Celebrates 2nd Anniversary at London Luton AirportPublished: 06 June 2011
El Al Israel Airlines and London Luton Airport have recently celebrated the second anniversary of the Tel Aviv service from the Airport. Launched in May 2009, to date the Airline has carried over 160,000 passengers on the route.
To mark this anniversary London Luton attended a very successful El Al trade event in Tel Aviv attended by over 150 corporate travel agents, further improving the awareness of the route.
El Al’s CEO UK, Eire & North Europe Uri Danor said: We are delighted to celebrate another milestone here at London Luton Airport. The route is popular with our passengers and our relationship with the Airport goes from strength to strength.
Simon Harley, Airlines Manager at London Luton Airport said: Tel Aviv continues to be one of the key growth routes for the Airport. Being located close to the London Jewish community with our excellent road and rail connections, we provide the ideal London gateway for passengers.
El Al passengers enjoy a superior service at London Luton with Priority Lane, the Airport’s fast track to security provided to all. Passengers also appreciate the range of kosher food on sale in the departure lounge and those eligible have complimentary use of the exclusive El Al executive lounge.